Author: Amyra Varkisa

KMKK urged to uphold integrity in overseeing development projects

SIBU: Community Leaders and Village Chiefs (KMKK) play a vital role in overseeing local development projects, ensuring they meet specified guidelines and remain free from irregularities, according to Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee. Tiang noted that KMKK and Village Development and

Team Electrocak crowned champions of Sibu IC Design Make-A-Thon

SIBU: Team Electrocak brought home RM5,000 as they emerged as champions of the Sibu IC Design Make-A-Thon 2024, on Sunday (Oct 27). The team, featuring Tiong Wei Jie and Ki Hui Yee from the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS), along with Tiffany Jun Mckenzie and Nur Aleesya Dayana Mohamad Salim

High income potential in semiconductor industry

SIBU: The semiconductor industry which plays a crucial role in today’s fast-paced technological world offers high-income opportunities. “It’s understood that IC design and chip manufacturing in particular offer starting salaries of RM4,000 to RM6,000 for skilled professionals,” said Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee.

Sibu police chief assures safety amid social media claims

SIBU: Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili has dismissed social media claims suggesting that Sibu is “keras” (loosely interpreted as unsafe) following a recent shooting incident at Lorong Wong King Huo 21 last Friday.He assured the public that the security situation in Sibu remains under control and that police are

Maritime authorities inspect 33 vessels

KUCHING: A joint operation by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Sarawak and the Sarawak Regional Marine Department (JLWS) has led to the inspection of 33 vessels in Sarawak waters. Codenamed Ops Ambal Kuching-Tg Manis Bil 1/2024, the operation, held from Oct 23 to 24, aimed to enhance safety, enforce

Three injured in head-on collision

SARATOK: Three victims, including a senior citizen and a child, sustained minor injuries in a head-on collision near the Integrated Agricultural Development Area (IADA) office here this morning. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), in a statement said, they received an emergency call at 7.36 am. “Upon arrival, it was

Lost elderly woman found safe

SRI AMAN: An 83-year-old woman was found safe and sound yesterday (Oct 26) after being reported missing since 11 am on Friday (Oct 25). According to the Sri Aman Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the victim’s family filed a report after their mother did not return home when she left

Sibu second to set up child council

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC), in collaboration with the Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC), has established its first Sibu Child Council, with 20 children aged 13 to 16 sworn in on Saturday (Oct 26). The swearing-in ceremony of Sarawak’s second Child Council was witnessed by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar

Brothers ward off intruders

KUCHING: Two brothers sustained injuries while defending themselves against three intruders during a home invasion at Mile 10, Beratok along Jalan Kuching-Serian on Wednesday night (Oct 23). Padawan police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi said the incident occurred at 7.30 pm. “Three masked individuals suddenly rushed into the